Objective. The responses and contributions of the soft tissue structures of the human neck
are described with a focus on mathematical modeling. Spinal ligaments, intervertebral discs …

This review presents considerations regarding major cervical spine injury, including some
concepts that are presently undergoing evaluation and clarification. Correlation of certain …

Study Design. Cervical facet capsular strains were determined during bending and at failure
in the human cadaver. Objective. To determine the effect of an axial pretorque on facet …

Context: Motor vehicle (MV)-related injury is a leading cause of death and emergency
department visits in the US. Information has been limited regarding the magnitude and types …

Study Design. Soft tissue–related injuries to the cervical spine structures were produced by
use of intact entire human cadavers undergoing rear-end impacts. Radiography, computed …

The objectives of this study were to derive lower neck injury metrics/criteria and injury risk
curves for the force, moment, and interaction criterion in rear impacts for females …

In rear end collisions, the movement of the occupant can be subdivided into three phases:
first, a relative rearward movement (towards the seat) occurs. Second, due to seat elasticity …

Epidemiological and clinical studies have identified the cervical facet capsule as a potential
site of whiplash injury and prerotation of the head and neck as a risk factor for whiplash …

Los impactos posteriores a baja velocidad son el accidente de tráfico más frecuente y uno
de los principales campos de investigación por parte de la comunidad científica. La lesión …

The multidisciplinary research of injury mechanisms and injury prevention requires the
asessment of the technical and biomechanical circumstances of a collision; moreover, the …